11 recalls across 7 model years. The 2020 Outback has the most, with 6 recalls and 904 complaints.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Overall safety rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outback | 0 | 21 | ★★★★★ |
| 2025 Outback | 0 | 83 | ★★★★★ |
| 2024 Outback | 0 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2023 Outback | 2 | 89 | ★★★★★ |
| 2022 Outback | 4 | 465 | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 Outback | 4 | 299 | Not rated |
| 2020 Outback | 6 | 904 | Not rated |
Based on 1,863 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for all model years.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).